Jesus

Meaning God is salvation
Origin Greek, Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Je-sus

About Jesus

This name carries immeasurable spiritual and cultural significance, representing perhaps the most recognized name in Western civilization. For many families, particularly within Hispanic and Latino communities, Jesus serves as both a declaration of faith and a connection to cultural identity. The name's pronunciation varies beautifully across languages—the Spanish "hay-SOOS" carries warmth and familiarity throughout Latin America and beyond. Choosing this name reflects deep religious conviction and respect for tradition, honoring the central figure of Christianity while maintaining everyday usability in communities where it's common. Jesus represents humility, compassion, and sacrifice—powerful virtues to associate with a child's identity. While it may seem unusual in some regions, in others it's as familiar as John or Michael, demonstrating how cultural context shapes naming conventions.

Variations of Name Jesus

Joshua
Yeshua
Jesús
Isa

Nicknames for Jesus

Jess
Jesse
Jessie
Soos
Jesus

Famous People Named Jesus

Jesus ChristReligious figure
Jesús NavasSpanish footballer
Jesús CoronaMexican footballer
Jesús MolinaMexican footballer
Jesús VallejoSpanish footballer
Jesús AlzamoraPeruvian actor
Jesús VázquezSpanish TV presenter
Jesús CastroSpanish actor
Jesús OlmedoSpanish actor
Jesús Adrián RomeroMexican singer-songwriter
Jesús CallejaSpanish explorer and TV presenter
Jesús DueñasMexican footballer
Jesús ZavalaMexican actor
Jesús CarrozaSpanish actor
Jesús RodríguezMexican racing driver
Jesús ArellanoMexican footballer
Jesús LópezMexican boxer
Jesús GómezSpanish athlete
Jesús GutiérrezSpanish cyclist
Jesús SeadeMexican economist and diplomat

Characters Named Jesus

Jesus QuintanaThe Big Lebowski
Jesus VelasquezTrue Blood
Jesus ShuttlesworthHe Got Game
Jesus MartinezThe Fast and the Furious
Jesus "Soos" RamirezGravity Falls
Jesus Jorge RamirezBetter Call Saul
Jesus "Chuy" RodriguezThe Proud Family
Jesus "Chuy" De La RosaVida
Jesus ChristPassion of the Christ
Jesus HernandezGotham
Jesus "Saves" ShuttlesworthSemi-Pro
Jesus "Jesse" ChristoMy Name Is Earl

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jairo
Joel
Jovanni
Jon
Jackson
Jericho
Jrue
Jaxton
Jordan
Josue